Ashley Jones
- Brand deals are a top income source for many influencers.
- These collaborations often start with a pitch, through email, DMs, or other methods.
- BI spoke with creators across social media on how they reach out to brands for collaborations.
One of the earliest questions many aspiring influencers will ask themselves is: How do I start working with brands?
An influencer's inbox — whether it's email or direct messages on social media — is often where that process of getting in contact with a brand begins.